Any substance that prevents the growth of other organisms. It is used to treat infections. Most are synthetically made rather than organically grown.

A law making boycotting a specific business illegal. It was founded in the 1970s. Businesses can’t refuse to hire US citizens based on race, religion, or their mother country.

In the civil law . A species of mortgage, or pledge of immovables. An agreement by which the debtor gives to the creditor the income from the property which he […]

The act of doing or taking a thing before its proper time. In conveyancing , anticipation is the act of assigning, charging, or otherwise dealing with income before it becomes […]

Any material used seasonally or to meet shortfall. AKA anticipation inventory, build stock, seasonal inventory, and seasonal stock.

When one party abandons their part of a contract when it is breached.

Denying a contract before it can be fulfilled. The party can be sued for the breach. The two types are express and implied. Implied takes the contract duties and gives […]

the failure to perform a promise that is in a contract before the contract has had a chance to go into effect.

A letter of credit where the beneficiary can borrow against it before fulfilling the contract.

An exante HEDGE that is created to reduce the variability associated with a future ASSET, LIABILITY, or cash inflow ; the hedge may be created with DERIVATIVES or a LONG […]

A rule that stops a firm from giving more stock without letting stockholders to buy the new shares first. It is done to keep stockholders percentage of ownership intact.

A law making sending freight to banned countries illegal by the government. The destination is stated on a contract and cannot be brought somewhere else.

A form of protection local companies from foreign competition by charging a penalty when the merchandise is underpriced.

An economic movement that is not fond of capitalism or globalization . They feel that an individual can reach goals without the negative effects of capitalism. The emphasis is on […]

In Roman law. An officer whose duty It was to take care of tax money. A comptroller .

A copy or counterpart of a deed.

A clause in a charter that prevents buyback of stockshared for the board of directors . Managers cannot buy back stock at premiums because of greenmail.

A rule that is used when heirs can take ownership based on what they were told when a will is not made. This rule makes sure that the property gets […]

Any chemical or physical agent that kills microorganisms. It can be an antibiotic, antiseptic or disinfectant. AKA germicidal.

Computer programs that watch statements for money laundering practices. There are three types of such programs.

In Roman law. A real or apparent contradiction or inconsistency in the laws. Merl. Repert. Conflicting laws or provisions of law; inconsistent or conflicting decisions or cases.

A term used in logic and law to denote a real or apparent inconsistency or conflict between two authorities or propositions; same as antinomia, (q. v.)

In English law . Ancient custom. An export duty on wool, woolfelts, and leather, imposed during the reign of Edw. I. It was so called by way of distinction from […]

Also called ” Vetera Statuta .” English statutes from the time of Richard I. to Edward III. 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 227.

In Roman law. To restore a former law or practice; to reject or vote against a new law; to prefer the old law. Those who voted against a proposed law […]